The annual SOUNDSTAGE variety concert is here again and this year you will join us on a trip down 42nd street, through Times Square and direct to Broadway! Celebrate with our performers as they recognise excellence for plays and musicals at the Phoney Awards.

See the best singers, dancers and actors and musicians from SOUNDSTAGE perform recent hit Broadway musical production numbers, just for you!

The students of Soundstage will transport you to "The Great White Way", and present performances from shows that have been nominated at the Tony Awards. These moments in musical time have inspired our young performers to tread the boards and ignited a desire to give their regards to Broadway!

Feet tapping, toe tapping and live at Nelson's historic Theatre Royal, the 27 Categories of the Tony awards will be emulated in 27 numbers presented at the Phoney awards.

Support these young students by coming to see their annual show, for some it is the first time they have set foot on stage and for others it is the end of a long journey in training for the professional world that awaits them.

See you at our glorious Theatre Royal in Nelson and be prepared to be transported to BROADWAY.

Contemporary, Classical Ballet, Jazz and Musical Theatre performances are showcased by talented dancers from Fargher Academy of Dance. Stars in their eyes is a fundraising show to enable the performers to travel to the USA in July of 2016 where the dancers are to compete and perform.

PLEASE NOTE THE MATINEE SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Peter and the Wolf op. 67, is a composition written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936. It is a children's story (with both music and text by Prokofiev), spoken by a narrator and accompanied by the orchestra.

With its music and puppetry, this is a special treat for children, but of course is equally enjoyed by young and old alike.

Narrated by Pete Rainey.

The puppeteering will be performed by Waimea College students.

TheatresportsTM is a form of improvisational theatre, which uses the format of a competition for dramatic effect. Teams perform scenes based on audience suggestions and receive a score from the judges.

The Nelson/Tasman TheatresportsTM Competition brings together teams of talented young improvisors from local high schools. The participants are tutored throughout the year by members of the Body in Space Theatre Company and their school coordinator.

No one knows what will come to life on the stage. It is on-the-spot creativity and the stakes are high... the winning teams are sent off to the big smoke- Christchurch! They get to perform in the new Court Theatre and compete for a place in the South Island Theatresports Competition.

Whatever the outcome, this competition promises a great night of entertainment and a wonderful group of young people who are bravely stepping into the unknown together- get your tickets today!

Nelson Youth Theatre is delighted to present Hairspray - The Broadway Musical - winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical!

Move over Nelson! Tracy Turnblad, the girl with the big hair is on her way!

Come and enjoy this exuberant, energetic and colourful show! Hairspray will delight audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore where change is in the air! Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show". Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger than life adolescent manage to vanquish the programme's reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love without messing her hair?

With catchy songs and sparkling choreography, this show is a dazzling recreation of the fun that was the '60s. As The New York Times says, "If life were everything it should be, it would be more like Hairspray. It's irresistible!"

Nelson Youth Theatre presents classic fairytale smash hit Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine!

If you go Into the Woods today you're sure of a big surprise ...if you go Into the Woods today you'd better go in disguise!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in a Fairytale Land? Wonder no more!

Into the Woods combines the iconic stories of Little Red Ridinghood, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Jack (the giant killer), with the tale of a childless baker and his wife.  Their intertwining quests into the woods result in a twistedly funny, musical about the consequences of “happily ever after.”

Calling all kids! Dress up as your favourite fairy tale character at the Oct 4 matinee performances (10am and 2pm) and win great prizes for the best dressed boys and girls.

Nelson Underage in association with Mad Beat HipHop presents WORD ON THE STREET Nelson's Largest Hiphop Showcase.

With the main event created exclusively for high school aged students, we've teamed up with Mad Beat to open up 'Word on the Street' to include a special one hour teaser performance for all families and school aged children keen to come and support some of the best hiphop crews Nelson has to offer.

Kicking off at 3:30pm, the afternoon will showcase performances by Madbeats Mega Crew, New Crew, Fusion & Origin Dance Crew, plus feature an array of local artists rep'n some of the best Hiphop performances in Nelson.
Performances from all crews will include sets they're taking up to the Street Dance National Championships in Auckland the following weekend.

The annual SOUNDSTAGE end of year variety concert is here again and this year we are heading to New York.

The singing, acting, dance and music students of SOUNDSTAGE will take us on a trip from Nelson to New York performing songs and items inspired by the promise of fame and fortune on the Great White Way. "If you can make it there, you'll make it any where!"

Expect a fast paced variety show featuring musical theatre, pop, rock and jazz numbers performed by singers, guitarists, tap dancers, actors, dancers and multi talented musical theatre performers!

Rockshop Bandquest – a new platform for the next generation of contemporary musicians to step out and perform in a supportive and encouraging competition format, with a focus on education, inspiration and entertainment.

Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Lyrics by TIM RICE TM© 1991 The Really Useful Group Limited By arrangement with ORiGiN THEATRICAL on behalf of THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LIMITED

Directed by Richard Carruthers and Musical Direction by Isabella Prattley with support from Beth Murphy